Myrtle, Minnesota facts for kids
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Myrtle
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Location of Myrtle, Minnesota
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Freeborn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,257 ft (383 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 47 |
| • Density | 484.54/sq mi (187.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
56036
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| Area code(s) | 507 |
| FIPS code | 27-44890 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395145 |
Myrtle is a very small city located in Freeborn County, Minnesota, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a small population. In 2020, only 47 people called Myrtle home.
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History of Myrtle
Myrtle was officially planned and marked out in 1900. This happened when the railroad tracks were built to reach that spot. For many years, Myrtle had its own post office, but it closed down in 1993.
Myrtle's Geography
Myrtle is a tiny city, covering an area of about 0.10 square miles (0.25 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no lakes or rivers inside the city limits. You can find Myrtle along Freeborn County Roads 13 and 30.
Myrtle's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Myrtle has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 133 | — | |
| 1950 | 136 | 2.3% | |
| 1960 | 89 | −34.6% | |
| 1970 | 83 | −6.7% | |
| 1980 | 86 | 3.6% | |
| 1990 | 72 | −16.3% | |
| 2000 | 63 | −12.5% | |
| 2010 | 48 | −23.8% | |
| 2020 | 47 | −2.1% | |
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Myrtle's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 48 people living in Myrtle. These people lived in 26 different homes, and 12 of these were families. Most of the people living in Myrtle were White.
The average age of people in Myrtle in 2010 was about 45.5 years old.
- About 23% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 12.5% of residents were 65 years old or older.
When it came to gender, 58.3% of the population was male, and 41.7% was female.
See also
In Spanish: Myrtle (Minnesota) para niños
